I Don't Wanna Poem by Kayla LaFleur

I don't wanna become another memory, my heart shattered on the floor.

'Us' always just one argument away, from all of our relationships before.

I don't wanna wake up one day and realize you're not there.

But if I make you stay and you're not happy who's the one not playing fair?

I don't wanna lose you, because I know how bad that would hurt.

Although, perhaps again maybe that's me just being selfish when for once you weren't.

I've fought too hard, cried too much, and given up my whole self.

Therefore, I refuse to chalk 'us' up, to an unfortunate hand that we've been dealt.

When you love someone, you keep trying, no matter how hard it gets. My love for you is a constant reminder, that you are far to perfect for me to just forget.

I don't wanna become another memory, just some story for you to tell.

About a girl that once upon a time said she loved you, and you thought you did as well.

You may be able to forget me, just as quickly as you fell for me. But I could never stop loving you.

And on this, you'll just have to trust me.

I don't wanna be just today's argument, some girl that worked your nerves.

Instead, let's just love each other, because regardless of how things are between us, that is what we have both always preferred.

My love, please promise me my 'I don't wanna's' will never become my cold, hard, truths.

Just focus on continuing to be you; that alone is enough motivation for me to will myself to continue to push through.

It's time to stop with the 'I don't wannas' or any somber thoughts.

Instead, I'll focus on all the joy and love to my life and heart you've brought.

It's time I let my guard down and hand over my tarnished heart.

Let's put the nonsense to the side and let the love grow between us that we ignited at the start.